GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
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ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
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debonairsuave
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